1 cup bread chunks
½ onion, grated
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. basil
½ tsp. oregano
½ tsp. thyme
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
salt and pepper
1½ lbs. ground beef
2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • Mix bread and onion in a large bowl, then soak for a minute
  • Add egg, garlic, and spices and mix well
  • Crumble raw beef into mixture and mix with hands until just combined
  • Form into golf-ball-sized balls
  • Brown meatballs over medium heat, carefully turning to brown all sides
  • Simmer in pasta sauce to finish cooking, or bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes

Source: https://iowagirleats.com/2016/03/28/incredible-italian-meatballs/